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FG59 YBC

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,729 mi
Last recorded134,729 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro106,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 134,729 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 126,190 miles

Earth Strap On Gearbox Snapped

Nearside Washer Jet Weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pads Fitted Incorrectly Front Not Effecting Braking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2- 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sump Corroded

Unable To Access Rear Seats

Fail 14 Oct 2023 126,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen os going over lined - ns inop (3.5 (a))

Earth Strap On Gearbox Snapped

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pads Fitted Incorrectly Front Not Effecting Braking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2- 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sump Corroded

Unable To Access Rear Seats

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

both rear upper shocker mountings corroded

sump corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 120,743 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front top mounts excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

both rear upper shocker mountings corroded

sump corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,089 miles

LOADING DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED

Fail 9 Mar 2021 107,089 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

LOADING DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine stabilizer worn

offside front flexible brake hose not securely clipped

offside front fog light/lens damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine stabilizer worn

offside front flexible brake hose not securely clipped

offside front fog light/lens damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,697 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,396 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,396 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center brake light inop

Fail 11 Nov 2014 61,645 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,114 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,769 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FG59 YBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG59 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG59 YBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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